Producer @ 7Gordy7 productions
Santa Barbara, California Area
- Current
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- Producer/director at www.yourcalltoaction.tv
- Producer at 7Gordy7 productions
- ENG producer, Sports Announcer, Host, and Voiceover talent at High Energy Event Productions
- Past
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- MTB announcer at US CUP Mountain Bike Race Series
- Event Host "Mammoth Invitational" at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
- Freelance Field Producer, US Open of Surfing Soul Bowl at IMG
- Announcer, National Mountain Bike Series at USA Cycling
- Host/MC at Echo Entertainment
- Freelance sports announcer at NRG Sports
- MC, Sports Announcer and Expert Analyst at USSA
- Live Event Host/Announcer for Jeep King of the Mountain Series at Eclipse Television and Sports Marketing
- US Open Announcer at Burton Snowboards
- Grand Prix Tour Announcer at USSA (United States Ski and Snowboard Association)
- Host/Voiceover talent, Field Producer, and Stage Manager at ERay Motion Media
- MC at NBC Sports/AST Dew Tour
- MC of the Dew Action Sports Tour Festival Village at Octagon, Inc.
- Freelance Field Marketing and Event Planning at A.D.D. Marketing
- Event Host and Announcer at USASA National Championships
- Freelance Sports Announcer at ASA Entertainment
- Boarding for Breast Cancer Co-Host/Sports Announcer at Fuse Marketing
- Staff Trainer, Ski and Snowboard School at Mammoth Mountain Resort
- Freelance Sports Announcer and Voiceover Artist at 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City
- MC, Sports Announcer and Expert Analyst at ESPN X Games
- Emcee/DJ at UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
- Freelance sports announcer at Red Bull
- Snowboard Rep at Rossignol
- TV analyst and live event host at LXD Entertainment
- Education
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- School of Hard Knocks
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Gordy Johnson’s Summary
I’m known in the action sports industry as an MC, announcer, and expert analyst. This has led to duties as a field producer, stage manager and venue producer for many action sports television productions. My twenty-plus years of event production experience includes roles as Festival Village MC on the Dew Action Sports Tour, Tower Director at the Gravity Games, sport announcer and Emcee @ ESPN X Games, Field Producer at the US Open of Surfing, and as a Segment Producer at "The Game" on Fuel TV. I also have extensive experience as an on-camera host and expert analyst at CBS Sports, ESPN, ABC, NBC and The CBS College Sports Network. Most everyone remembers the X Games coverage of Dave Duncan and I hosting when Tony Hawk landed the 900.
Gordy Johnson’s Specialties:
A positive vibe and a passion for action sports. A call to inspire others to do more to help the environment. From the Olympics to the X Games, I bring a can do attitude and a zest for life that brings any production team together.
Gordy Johnson’s Experience
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Producer/director
www.yourcalltoaction.tv
(Entertainment industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)
Your Call to Action is home of a new TV show called Session Earth. It will focus on environmental issues on a global scale. We will feature top athletes who are committed to doing more to save the planet. In each episode we will travel along with the athletes to their communities and dive into local issues that are affecting the athletes and the environment that they compete in.
This show will search for solutions to these problems and prescribe a course of action for the athletes and viewers alike. Our goal is to Globalize the action sports community and work together to save mother earth. Please log on to www.yourcalltoaction.tv and join our crew! -
Producer
7Gordy7 productions
(Partnership; Entertainment industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)
This is my video & event production company. Over twenty years of event production & broadcast experience. Log on to 7gordy7.com for more info. Currently looking for new opportunities in TV production/hosting/voice overs, specifically in the Action Sports World.
Let's do this! -
ENG producer, Sports Announcer, Host, and Voiceover talent
High Energy Event Productions
(Entertainment industry)
April 1991 — Present (18 years 8 months)
Field Producer/Tower Director/stage manager:
US Open of Surfing, Gravity Games, Fuel TV,
Sports Commentator:
CBS Sports, X Games, National Mountain Bike Series events, 2002 Olympic snowboard events, US Open of Snowboarding, Gravity Games, Dew Tour, ASA Events and many more.
TV Host/Analyst:
CBS Sports, NBC, ESPN, Versus, OLN, ABC +
Voiceovers:
Action sports TV, radio, videos, and video games.
Event Production:
Twelve years at the Mammoth Race Department, working at every level of on-hill ski and snowboard events.
To further enhance your event:
We bring fifteen years of live-event sound and music production experience, can provide Pro sound systems, music and video entertainment. We have all the gear and expertise to make it ROCK.
Also, I've been a DJ at many events and can mix up some party jams for you or can hook you up with top DJs.We can easily put together a package that fits your event. (No weddings.) -
MTB announcer
US CUP Mountain Bike Race Series
(Entertainment industry)
March 2009 — April 2009 (2 months)
I am stoked to announce the 2009 US Cup Mountain Bike races. Check out the website www.mtb-USCUP.com for series info.
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Event Host "Mammoth Invitational"
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
(Privately Held; Recreational Facilities and Services industry)
March 2009 — April 2009 (2 months)
Guest Host for the 2009 Mammoth Invitational races.
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Freelance Field Producer, US Open of Surfing Soul Bowl
IMG
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Sports industry)
July 2006 — July 2008 (2 years 1 month)
At the 2008 U.S. Open of Surfing, I was a field producer for the Surfing events. I was excited to work at this huge event and have continued to pray for surf several times a day.
Field Producer of all coverage of the Soul Bowl BMX and skateboard events at the 2007 US Open of Surfing. This three-camera shoot was for TV broadcast and the on-site JumboTron show. (Fusion Entertainment/ERay Motion Media.)
Stage Manager and Director of Talent for 2006 US Open of Surfing. I directed all athlete interviews and profiles for the live JumboTron show and for the Fusion Entertainment broadcast. (ERay Motion Media). -
Announcer, National Mountain Bike Series
USA Cycling
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Sports industry)
May 2005 — July 2008 (3 years 3 months)
I started announcing mountain bike events at the 1986 Swatch World Championships, and have been involved in the sport since the no-shock hardtail Kamikaze-downhill days. So many memories—John Tomac, Tinker Juarez, Tara Llanes winning at Winter X, and lots more. I’m presently working with the epic crew from Team Big Bear on the National Mountain Bike Series.
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Host/MC
Echo Entertainment
(Broadcast Media industry)
April 2008 — April 2008 (1 month)
I was hired by The College Sports Network to host the 2008 Collegiate Eating Championships. What a comedy show! It aired on CBS Sports on May 25th. along with several more conventional sports like Wakeboarding, Flow riding (at the Wave House) and woman's beach volleyball. The show was produced by all of the crew at Echo entertainment .
I have worked with these guys at many of the biggest events in action sports. -
Freelance sports announcer
NRG Sports
(Entertainment industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Hired by NRG Sports to announce the 2008 Slamball Championship series (IMG) held at Universal Studios Hollywood. This series will air on CBS Sports this fall. Action packed is an understatement!
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MC, Sports Announcer and Expert Analyst
USSA
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
February 2007 — March 2008 (1 year 2 months)
I am heading back to Lake Placid, New York to announce the Snowboard World Cup. This will be an international showdown featuring some of the worlds best athletes. The event will feature head to head racing (PGS), boardercross and the first ever team Boardercross. Tune in to my blog @ 7gordy7.com for live updates.
Ride On! -
Live Event Host/Announcer for Jeep King of the Mountain Series
Eclipse Television and Sports Marketing
(Entertainment industry)
December 2001 — December 2007 (6 years 1 month)
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US Open Announcer
Burton Snowboards
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Sporting Goods industry)
1997 — March 2007 (10 years )
Since way back in the day—Super G, Boardercross, and DayGlo jackets. The US Open has been the biggest, baddest throw down in the world of snowboarding. It’s an honor to work with the Burton family at this amazing event. (Thanks for all the good times!)
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Grand Prix Tour Announcer
USSA (United States Ski and Snowboard Association)
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry)
1996 — March 2007 (11 years )
The Chevy US Snowboard Grand Prix Series is the premier halfpipe and boardercross tour in America. I have worked on this tour since the beginning, including three Olympic team-selection seasons.
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Host/Voiceover talent, Field Producer, and Stage Manager
ERay Motion Media
(Entertainment industry)
1996 — 2007 (11 years )
I initially worked as a host for numerous ESPN, ESPN2, FOX, Versus, and other nationally-syndicated action sports events, including the Swatch Boardercross tour, Vegetate, the USSA Snowboarding Championships, and several international windsurfing championships. I now work as a freelance Field Producer, Stage Manager, and Associate Producer.
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MC
NBC Sports/AST Dew Tour
(Entertainment industry)
2006 — 2006 (less than a year)
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MC of the Dew Action Sports Tour Festival Village
Octagon, Inc.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2001 — October 2006 (5 years 1 month)
At the first Gravity Games, I was the live-event Crew Coordinator, and was responsible for hiring, training, and supervising DJs, announcers, and MCs. I also served as a Tower Director for street luge and downhill skateboard events.
In 2006, I was hired as the MC for the Dew Action Sports Tour Festival Village. -
Freelance Field Marketing and Event Planning
A.D.D. Marketing
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
December 2002 — January 2006 (3 years 2 months)
Over the years, I have worked as a freelancer with A.D.D. Marketing & Advertising, usually as the Swag Master, giving away free stuff at events like the X Games, the Gravity Games, and pro ski and snowboard events. Jimmy Pargas helped me place several bands music on Action Sports Television shows.
If you need street marketing, hook it up with A.D.D.! -
Event Host and Announcer
USASA National Championships
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
2001 — 2006 (5 years )
Since competing in the 1995 USASA Nationals, where I achieved two podium finishes and was third overall, I have served as an announcer/DJ and awards ceremony host at almost every Nationals since. Hanging out with riders from all over the country from ages five to over eighty-five is a gas!
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Freelance Sports Announcer
ASA Entertainment
(Entertainment industry)
2005 — 2005 (less than a year)
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Boarding for Breast Cancer Co-Host/Sports Announcer
Fuse Marketing
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 1999 — April 2002 (3 years 1 month)
I volunteered to co-host the Boarding for Breast Cancer events at Sierra-At-Tahoe, working with the Fuse Marketing crew in pre-event planning, event production, and post production. I was the announcer for all the live snowboard events and served as co-host on the music stage. (I love BBC, because my mom is a cancer survivor!)
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Staff Trainer, Ski and Snowboard School
Mammoth Mountain Resort
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
November 1991 — April 2002 (10 years 6 months)
Staff Trainer for ski and snowboard instructors
Supervisor of ski school and race department
Coached Mammoth High School snowboard team
Twelve years of event production with the Mammoth Race Department -
Freelance Sports Announcer and Voiceover Artist
2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Sports industry)
January 2001 — February 2002 (1 year 2 months)
One of my most memorable jobs was announcing the Olympic halfpipe competition at Park City—this is the most intense event on the planet as far as sports production goes. The highlight for me was when it sunk in that there was an American sweep!
During the pre-Olympic test events, I was the Venue Producer for alpine skiing, and it went very well. For the real deal, however, they wanted me on the mic! -
MC, Sports Announcer and Expert Analyst
ESPN X Games
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; DIS; Broadcast Media industry)
1998 — 2002 (4 years )
I was originally hired as a Sports Announcer for mountain biking at the Winter X Games at Snow Summit. (Trivia: What year was that?) Then I moved into an MC and Host position for both the Winter and Summer X Games, pairing up with many of the legends of action sports for interviews, JumboTron features, and lots of crowd hype-up! Highlights have included Tony Hawk’s 900, Shaun Palmer winning the Ultracross, and hanging with all you passionate people (thanks for all the love).
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Emcee/DJ
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
(Entertainment industry)
1986 — 2001 (15 years )
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Freelance sports announcer
Red Bull
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Food & Beverages industry)
February 1999 — March 1999 (2 months)
Hosted the US Speed skiing championships in Snowmass Colorado for Red Bull. This event was an adrenaline fest that featured the fastest skiers, snowboarders and mountain bikers of the planet.
The highlight was watching the snowboarders blazing down the mountain at over 107 MPH! -
Snowboard Rep
Rossignol
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Sports industry)
September 1991 — October 1996 (5 years 2 months)
Sales Rep for Rossignol Snowboards in California
Took a ski brand's snowboards into many top specialty retailers, building the brand by more than 200% per year
Created a top regional team and rep force
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TV analyst and live event host
LXD Entertainment
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
December 1990 — April 1994 (3 years 5 months)
Host / analyst of the ESPN Freeride tour and live event announcer. Also helped the LXD crew with sound and event production.
Gordy Johnson’s Education
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School of Hard Knocks
Master Coach , Sports psychology; training and teaching sports skills , 1985 — 2011 (expected)
I have over twenty years of experience in teaching sports skills, with an emphasis on skiing and snowboarding. I have full certification in both skiing and snowboard instruction, Examiner status for both sports, and have done internships with both the US ski and snowboard teams in Europe. Also, as a former member of the US National Ski Demo Team, I worked with some of the top educators and motivators in the world. I have extensive experience in the fields of sports psychology and physical training.
- Activities and Societies:
- Sunbathing and sunblock application
Additional Information
Gordy Johnson’s Interests:
My number-one passion is snowboarding, but I also love surfing, mountain biking, and am a huge fan of skateboarding, because it’s the most technical sport in the world. I love spending time with my family. I really enjoy playing music, shooting and editing video, photography, and working in the field of action sports production. In addition, I’m extremely environmentally conscious, especially when it comes to protecting our oceans. Save the whales, dolphins, and sharks! (And watch the movie "Sharkwater".)
Gordy Johnson’s Groups:
The Surfrider Foundation, USASA, USSA, the Team Big Bear mountain bike gang, and the Mammoth Mountain Race Department. Also, the crew at World Cup Skateboarding (Bostic, Double D, and the rest of their posse.) North Coast Underground. The Moore Family
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So Cal Action Sports Network
Gordy Johnson’s Honors:
Hosting Boarding for Breast Cancer after Kennedy got into a snowball fight with a crazy fan. I had to beg the crowd to stop throwing snowballs so the band could play—it was out of control!
Two podium finishes at the USASA Snowboard Nationals
Former national champion of the Jimmy Heuga Vertical Express
Former member of the US National Demo ski team
Host of several Telly Award-winning TV shows
Gordy Johnson’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
